About Christina Callahan

Christina Raczka is an active flutist and educator throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Originally from New Jersey, she relocated to Virginia in order to pursue graduate studies, with Jonathan Snowden, former principal flutist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Christina earned her Master of Music and Doctorate of Musical Arts degrees from Shenandoah Conservatory, where she also worked as the flute studio teaching assistant.

Christina has taught in a wide variety of settings including private lessons and small group instruction. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Rowan University and was a middle school band director in Camden, NJ.

Christina has performed with several Shenandoah Conservatory ensembles, and is a freelance musician throughout the region. Christina has had the honor of performing with the United States Air Force Band for their first Collegiate Symposium. In previous summers she has attended music festivals such as soundSCAPE Composition and Performance Exchange in Italy, Aria International Summer Academy, and Apple Hill Summer Chamber Music Workshop. In October 2017, she was selected to perform in a masterclass with Denis Bouriakov, principal flutist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.